Technology

Western Massachusetts, "It's All Here"

If you're looking to expand your business or relocate your existing business, Western Massachusetts is the place for you.

Technology Clusters

Western Massachusetts possesses a unique combination of clusters in life sciences, information technology, plastics and precision metal manufacturing, making it rich with human resources, vendors/suppliers and service providers that understand your markets. Whether you are an Integrator/Manufacturer of Medical Devices, Analytical Instruments, Biopharmaceuticals or Medical Equipment, Western Massachusetts is poised to grow your technology business. The RTC is your tool to establishing these business development relationships.

Strategic Location

Western Massachusetts' proximity to the major metropolitan markets (90 minutes to Cambridge/Boston and Albany, 2.5 hrs to NYC), enables technology companies to access customers, suppliers and other partners with a quick day trip. This central proximity, coupled with the low cost of doing business, make locating in Western Massachusetts a smart business decision.

Critical Scope

Our highly educated and skilled workforce, With a total population of 1.6 million, 29 higher education institutions, 110,000 college students, $186 million in sponsored research, and a highly developed infrastructure (including Bradley International Airport), the Knowledge Corridor offers the critical scope your business needs.

Quality of Life

Plus, it's a cool place to live. Not only can you get a house at a fraction of what it costs in other technology centers, but there's also a lot to do. From world class restaurants in Amherst, to the concerts and museums of Springfield, from the artisans and galleries of Greenfield, to the nightlife of Northampton, Western Massachusetts presents a quality of life not common in other parts of the country. Depending on the season, your lunch hour or evening plans could include boating, skiing, hiking, biking and more.

K-12 Education

If you're raising a family, you'll be happy to learn that the towns with the first and second ranking MCAS scores for the state are in Western Massachusetts. K-12 education is a top priority for the region's technology leaders, who have organized REBA as the mechanism for ensuring that the feeder system is producing an ample supply of qualified future workforce.

Technology Community

With the advance of telecommuting technology, the rise in housing costs in other parts of the country and the post-9/11 exodus from metropolitan centers, technology professionals are choosing Western Massachusetts as a place to live and work. Read more about "Hidden TEC", the phenomenon that is compelling HP, AOL, ESRI and other executives to Western Massachusetts.

The Regional Technology Corporation is an affiliate of the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council. Together, we provide the one-stop-shop for all your needs in assessing, choosing and establishing your operations in Western Massachusetts. If you're a technology business considering this region, contact us today.

Following are some of the "commercialization teams" we are actively facilitating:

• Millimeter Wave
• Anti-microbial Materials
• Anti-graffiti Coatings
• Virtual Test Bed
• Smart Motors
• Fuel Cell Components
• Medical Imaging

If any of these topics interest you, or if you are considering a technology that will benefit from collaboration with an academic institution or another company, please contact us. We can assist in facilitating commercialization opportunities.